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WESN Samla Friction Folder Pocket Knife
When it comes to pocket knives, there are few brands that have continually impressed us like WESN. Over the years, from their Titanium Micro Blade to the Henry, WESN has always delivered when it comes…
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ROM Knife Makes Gorgeous Damascus Knives That Are Actually Affordable
When it comes to knives that look as good as they cut, there’s Damascus and everything else. That’s where ROM Knife–aka Romance of Men–comes in with their high quality, stylish and razor sharp Damascus steel.…
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The Astronaut Knife
Back in the 1960s, during the era of the Gemini and Apollo missions, NASA needed a specially-built, multi-purpose survival knife that could be utilized in the event of catastrophe. They turned to W.R. Case &…
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Raven Utility Knife
We wouldn’t call utility knives versatile. They’re typically relegated to box cutting and DIY jobs. That all changes with the totally rethought Raven utility knife that can manage far more. First of all, no tools…
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The Hells Canyon Chef’s Knife
The James Brand has been making stunning, EDC pocket knives for as long as we can remember. In spite of all the excellent James Knives we’ve already covered, we always wondered what the brand would…
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Filson x N.M. Bachtel Forging Co. Woodsman’s Knife
Filson is a name you’re definitely familiar with because they’ve been producing high-quality goods and gear for what seems like forever. The N.M. Bachtel Forging Co. is a name you might not be not familiar…
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Hand Forged Alaskan Ulu Knife
If you’ve never been to Alaska, you probably don’t understand the sheer wonderment of the tool you see hear. For the better part of 5,000 years, the all-purpose ulu knife has been a part of…
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This is Our New Favorite Snap-Off Utility Blade
The snap-off utility knife is a classic blade option that we’ve all used and has remained largely unchanged since its invention in the late 50s. We’re all familiar with the plastic version that deploys a…
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At Home: Open All of Your Packages with This Affordable, 5-Star Utility Knife
Ordering things online for delivery is something we can all but guarantee everyone reading this has been doing for years. But we’re also willing to bet that you’ve been having even more things delivered during…
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Hinoki Is Back with a New Line of Essential Kitchen Knives
A few years ago, Hinoki bust onto the scene with the stylish, well-built and effective slicer-and-dicer we’d learn to love as the S1 Gyuto Chef’s Knife. The brand has grown a lot in the three…
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Dagr Go Anywhere Micro Knife
When it comes to EDC knives, there are a lot of factors to consider like blade length, build quality, carryability, overall form factor and ease of integration. There are a lot of knives that fulfill…
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Stay Home: Now Would Be a Good Time to Sharpen Your Knives
Since we’re all stuck inside, we decided to do some digging to find useful products to help stay productive, occupied, entertained and fit while you Stay Home. Whether you purchased a Global 8″ Bourdain Approved Chef’s…
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Stay Home: Bourdain Approved Chef’s Knife
Since we’re all stuck inside, we decided to do some digging to find useful products to help stay productive, occupied, entertained and fit while you Stay Home. There are a lot of pieces of kitchen…
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Tekto Gear’s Rapid Automatic Knife Is as Striking as It Is Sharp
Want an automatic knife that’s functional, reliable and as striking as it is sharp? Check out the Rapid sliding knife from Tekto Gear. The discrete and easy to use knife features a 3.9″ stainless steel…